Miso Katsuo Ninniku (Pickled Garlic), Net WT 5.2 OZ (147g) Products of China; Imported By Niitakaya U.S.A. Inc., Motebello, CA 90640 ITEM No. 3701

Niitakaya USA INC recalled Miso Katsuo Ninniku (Pickled Garlic), Net WT 5.2 OZ (147g) Products of China; Imported By Niitakaya U.S.A. Inc., Motebello, CA 90640 ITEM No in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Aug 29, 2024.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Undeclared allergen (Fish) Ingredient" Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Affected products were distributed in 7 states (AZ, CA, GA, HI, NJ, TX, WA) with 47 direct consignees." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Montebello, CA. The recall covers 2,821 units of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Oct 2, 2024), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.